Speaker Bio:

Brock Anderson is the Founder of Ergo-ology, Inc., where he aligns consulting services with customer needs, leads a team of professional ergonomists, and supports technical projects to improve human performance and productivity. Before founding Ergo-ology in 2015, he served as Global Head Ergonomics Program Manager for Coca-Cola, an ergonomist at NASA, and Corporate Ergonomist at Gulfstream Aerospace. Brock holds dual master’s degrees in Biomechanics and Physiology from Auburn University, with post-graduate studies in Industrial Engineering. He is a Board-Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE), Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Sessions:

8 Pillars of a Holistic Industrial Ergonomics Program w/ Case Studies!

Speaker Bio:

Wyatt Bradbury serves as Principal – Health and Safety for Avetta, where he brings expertise in contractor management, systems thinking, and safety leadership. A PhD student at West Virginia University, his research focuses on risk perception among workers. Wyatt also teaches at the University of Alabama Birmingham, covering topics such as system safety, ethics, and safety management systems.

Previously, he was HSE Area Manager for Hitachi Rail, supporting projects across the Americas. Wyatt holds CSP, CHST, and CIT certifications and a Master of Engineering in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management. An award-winning safety professional, he has delivered 100+ presentations, published widely, and contributes to several ANSI committees advancing safety standards and training practices.

Sessions:

Measuring Safety - A Systems and Culture based Approach

Speaker Bio:

Todd Brincks brings over 20 years of global expertise in product development, strategy, and sourcing to Grainger. He leads the strategic direction for Private Label and Grainger Global Sourcing (GGS), managing international teams worldwide. Todd and his team focus on mitigating supply risk and enhancing supply chain resiliency across Grainger’s Sourcing operations. Over his 12+ years at Grainger, he helped build Merchandising’s category review process, consistently driving approximately 100 basis points of annual incremental growth. He also oversees merchandising and supplier management for Grainger Canada and Mexico.

Sessions:

Strategies to Keep Your Business Moving - No Matter the Disruption

Speaker Bio:

Mike Buckiso serves as one of Milwaukee Tool’s dedicated Grainger account managers. He has been with the organization for nearly a decade, working extensively within the construction and industrial sectors alongside both end users and distribution partners. Mike will speak to Milwaukee Tool’s strategy around innovation, productivity, and safety—and share what the future holds as the company continues driving the industry forward.

Sessions:

Milwaukee Tool - Productivity & Innovation

Speaker Bio:

Kirk Buffington is a recognized leader in public procurement and finance with over three decades of experience. Retired as Director of Finance and Procurement Services for the City of Fort Lauderdale, Kirk has held senior roles shaping fiscal strategy and procurement policy. He holds an MBA in Procurement and Acquisitions Management, a Master’s in Legal Studies, and is pursuing advanced studies in Supply Chain Risk Management at Penn State. A past President of NIGP and recipient of its highest honor—the Fellow Award—Kirk is a published author and thought leader in procurement law and cybersecurity.

Sessions:

Stop the Leak: Proven Controls to Beat Off-Contract Spend

Speaker Bio:

Scott DeBow, CSP, ARM currently serves as the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental for Avetta. With extensive experience in safety management, serious injury/fatality (SIF) intervention strategy and risk-based learning, Scott plays a pivotal role in driving Avetta's mission to create safe, more sustainable supply chains.

Scott has over 25 years of experience managing and advising on risk and occupational safety. In 2023, Scott was elected by his peers to serve as the Director-at-Large for the executive board of the American Society of Safety professionals (ASSP) and is an active member of the ANSI Z-10 Committee for Safety Management Systems.

Sessions:

Standardizing the Approach to Identify, Prioritize and Reduce Serious Injury and Fatality

Speaker Bio:

Justin Diffley serves as one of Milwaukee Tool’s dedicated Grainger account managers. He has been with the organization for nearly a decade, working extensively within the construction and industrial sectors alongside both end users and distribution partners.

Justin will speak to Milwaukee Tool’s strategy around innovation, productivity, and safety—and share what the future holds as the company continues driving the industry forward.

Sessions:

Milwaukee Tool - Productivity & Innovation

Speaker Bio:

Tom and his wife Denise reside in Carlsbad, California, and are proud parents of four adult children. He holds degrees in Finance and Economics, along with an MBA. With over 35 years of experience spanning manufacturing, distribution, and contracting in the lighting, energy services, and sustainability sectors, Tom is a respected leader in his field. He has worked extensively with many of America’s largest national accounts, healthcare systems, and political subdivisions. His strategic insight and technical expertise have consistently delivered innovative, long-term energy solutions and sustainability initiatives for a wide range of organizations across the country.

Sessions:

Bright Ideas & Cool Savings: Next-Gen Energy Solutions for Industry

Speaker Bio:

26 Years of progressive Safety and Leadership experience in the Industrial Supply and Technology Consulting Industries. Grainger tenure of 22 years.​

19 years focused exclusively on identifying and solving Environmental, Safety and Health issues across Manufacturing, Commercial, Healthcare and Government sectors ​

Bachelors of Science, Marketing - San Diego State University​

Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Safety Trained Supervisor (STS), ISO 45001 Lead Auditor and Competent Person Fall Protection

Sessions:

Standardizing the Approach to Identify, Prioritize and Reduce Serious Injury and Fatality

Speaker Bio:

Josh owns the portfolio of third-party service partnerships that help customers achieve and maintain facility and people safety compliance. Josh has been with Grainger for 26 years serving in various capacities in sales, leadership, and value-added portfolio management. Throughout his career he has worked with many customers on best practices and solutions reducing and eliminating time consuming practices and processes.

Sessions:

Leveraging Third Party Services: Achieve Increasing Demands for Efficiency and Compliance while Dealing with Gaps in Available Talent

Speaker Bio:

Hal Grieb, PMP, MEP, CO-CEM, is Founder of Pearl Snap Consulting and former Emergency Management Director for Jefferson County, Colorado and Alachua County, Florida. With more than 20 years across military, public safety, higher education, and government, he led disaster response for 13 state and federal emergencies including major hurricanes, wildfires, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Pearl Snap Consulting he delivers operational resilience—strategic consulting, project management, and electrical facility protection—and is known for adapting enterprise platforms for virtual EOCs and bridging business and government emergency operations.

Sessions:

Partnerships That Work When Seconds Count: Building Response Coalitions That Work in Real Disasters

Speaker Bio:

Christopher Hamilton is a Consulting Manager at Grainger, helping businesses solve complex challenges and unlock their full potential. Before joining Grainger, he was a Plant Engineering Manager in an injection molding facility, leading operations and process improvements. He supports large defense and aerospace contractors, delivering innovative solutions and operational excellence in highly regulated environments. Christopher holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management from Miami University, is OSHA and Lean Six Sigma certified, and combines technical expertise with business acumen. He thrives on collaboration, turning ideas into actionable strategies, and empowering teams to innovate.

Sessions:

Data Driven Decision Making

Speaker Bio:

Ms. Lisa Hardesty is a seasoned health care consultant with over 30 years of experience in the environment of care, life safety, emergency management, sustainability, and construction. She is currently Director of Strategic Alignment and Innovation at Montgomery Facility Solutions (MFS) which focuses on transiting from construction to operational use of space. Prior to joining MFS, she was Director of Global Consulting and Environment of Care Principal Consultant at Joint Commission Resources. Over the course of her career, Ms. Hardesty has provided service-based consulting focused on environmental safety and compliance issues. This included consulting with a national Fortune 100 company to build a health care compliance division. Ms. Hardesty also worked with numerous health systems by improving compliance, developing a standardized approach for risk mitigation, writing action plans, and establishing metrics for monitoring sustainability.

Sessions:

Planning, Design, and Construction Challenges in Healthcare

CMS Rulemaking Unpacked: From Policy to Practice and Its Impact on Accreditation Standards

Speaker Bio:

Ron Henrick is the Principal Economist at Lightcast, bringing nearly 30 years of expertise in labor force economics.

Ron was a senior and supervisory economist for 8 years with the Bureau of Labor Statistics in Washington D.C. and was an advising economist for the largest staffing company in the U.S. for 20 years.

Regularly quoted by prominent nationally syndicated news outlets, Hetrick has provided analysis for prior Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, The Council of Economic Advisors to the President, Congress, and numerous Fortune 100 companies and trade associations.

Ron was lead author of "The Demographic Drought," co-lead author of "Who Is Going to Do the Work?" and lead author of the recent addition, "The Rising Storm."

Sessions:

The Rising Storm – How the Demographic Drought's Damage Will Look Like a Hurricane

Navigating Workforce Challenges in a Shifting Labor Market

Speaker Bio:

Peter Hinssen is a bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and top-ranked keynote speaker on innovation, technology, and leadership. A self-described pathological optimist, he helps organizations thrive in the “Never Normal” era through his company nexxworks and his latest book, The Uncertainty Principle (2025). 

Sessions:

The Never Normal

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Matt Law is a researcher, business strategist, award-winning author, and global speaker. As the Director of Work to Zero at the National Safety Council, he leads the program's mission to eliminate workplace fatalities by 2050 through the adoption of emerging technology. Dr. Law is also the host of “Prove It To Me”, a podcast which reviews Total Worker Health®, occupational health and safety, nutrition, and lifestyle research in an effort to provide practitioners with a grounded perspective on published research, its impact to practice, and actionable takeaways. He is a Certified Safety Professional, a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, and holds a Doctor of Public Health degree from Walden University. His experience includes management of programs and initiatives in public health, construction, biotech, manufacturing, and military applications.

Sessions:

Benchmarking Safety Technology: Adoption, Acquisition, and Outcomes for Safety and Business

Speaker Bio:

Brianne McGuire is Director of Business Development at Nephros, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of FDA-cleared infection control and water safety filtration technologies. With more than 20 years of experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical, and public safety environments, she currently leads national sales strategy, market development, and regulatory engagement across healthcare and industrial markets.

She is recognized for advancing practical, standards-driven risk management practices that protect workers, patients, and facility operations. Brianne speaks regularly at national events on water safety and water management in the built environment, addressing risks from waterborne pathogens, premise plumbing vulnerabilities, and compliance blind spots. Her focus is on how point-of-use filtration and regulatory alignment can reduce exposure, improve compliance, and strengthen operational resilience.

Trained in industrial design at Pratt Institute, Brianne brings a foundation of user research and problem-solving to complex infrastructure and occupational safety challenges. She is an active member of ASHE, APIC, PDA, and HSPA, and is currently pursuing her associate APIC certification.

Sessions:

Water Safety in Emergencies: Resilience Against Natural and Human-Driven Disasters

Speaker Bio:

Mike Murphy is Grainger’s Director of Supplier Performance and Purchasing Operations, leading a team that drives supplier collaboration and performance improvement across 4,000 partners in the U.S. and Canada. Over his 16 years at Grainger, Mike has held roles in global supply chain strategy, network design, and M&A support—helping shape the company’s long-term distribution plans. Earlier in his career, he lived in Shanghai, China, revamping supply chain operations. A Michigan State University graduate with a degree in Supply Chain Management, Mike also serves as Grainger’s Supply Chain recruiting sponsor and guest lecturer at Michigan State University.

Sessions:

Strategies to Keep Your Business Moving - No Matter the Disruption

Speaker Bio:

Mr. Robert Neil is a Specialist Principal Consultant with over 30 years of progressive experience in technical, management, and leadership roles in healthcare support services. He provides expert consulting services to all areas of the physical environment. Mr. Neil has been recognized for his ability to influence change, communicate effectively, and establish strategic alliances with leadership and staff. Mr. Neil drives optimal performance across multiple domains. 

Sessions:

CMS Rulemaking Unpacked: From Policy to Practice and Its Impact on Accreditation Standards

Speaker Bio:

Martin Peterson is a Consulting Manager at Grainger Consulting Services, North America, specializing in operational excellence, supply chain optimization, and inventory management for commercial, manufacturing, government, and healthcare clients. With 25+ years of management and consulting experience, he applies Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to drive productivity, cost savings, and process efficiency. Martin has also held leadership roles at FedEx, managing high-performance teams and earning multiple awards. He holds a bachelor’s degree from BYU–Idaho, is pursuing an MBA in Data Analytics at Arkansas Tech University, and is the proud father of eight children.

Sessions:

Get Ready, Get Organized, Get Optimized

Speaker Bio:

Kelly Proctor is the President of DNV Healthcare, overseeing all Accreditation and Certification Services, along with the general operations of the Healthcare Division of the world’s largest Certification body. Since joining DNV in 2010, Kelly has served in several roles including Team Leader, Sector Leader, Educator, and the Director of Operations before being promoted to President of DNV Healthcare in April 2022. Kelly is a voting member of the Facilities Guideline Institute (FGI) Revisions Committee and has been part of the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) EQ56 Committee and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Healthcare Interpretations Task Force. 

Sessions:

CMS Rulemaking Unpacked: From Policy to Practice and Its Impact on Accreditation Standards

Speaker Bio:

Michael Schiller is the Executive Director of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), a professional membership group of the American Hospital Association (AHA). With over 35 years of expertise in the health care supply chain, Schiller leads AHRMM as its senior executive and subject matter expert.

In his role, Schiller actively engages with a diverse array of health care leaders and executives from across the health care continuum. He works to shape the development of critical supply chain strategies, champions industry advocacy, and promotes risk mitigation measures.

Schiller works closely with AHA leadership to shape the association’s supply chain strategies, spearheading initiatives that support the health care field including clinical integration, workforce recruitment and retention, and the resilience of medical and pharmaceutical supply chains.

Schiller holds a graduate certificate in Information Systems Management from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a bachelor’s degree in business management from Northeastern Illinois University. He is recognized as an AHRMM Fellow (FAHRMM) and a Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP). In 2021, Schiller was honored with the prestigious George R. Gossett Leadership Award.

Sessions:

Global Disruption, Local Impact

Speaker Bio:

Stephanie Spindler is a dedicated sales & strategy executive and community leader with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Incident & Emergency Management at Grainger. Her work focuses on building customer sales strategies and solutions to help communities prepare, respond, and recover from all hazards. She leads a team of specialists who partner with government, healthcare, and commercial customers on their emergency management plans throughout the calendar year.

Spindler is passionate about building better communities and inspiring a future generation of volunteers. She currently serves as President-Elect of the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore.

Sessions:

Rapid Response in Action: Supporting the North Carolina DOT After Hurricane Helene

Speaker Bio:

Lily Wang is Regional Director of Global Sourcing at Grainger, bringing 15 years of expertise in overseas sourcing for the company’s private label products. She leads an Asian-based team that collaborates with reputable, high-caliber manufacturers across 25 countries, driving substantial profitability for Grainger. Her on-the-ground leadership in Asia has been instrumental in sustaining the private label business’ competitive edge and navigating diverse supply chain challenges over the past decade.

Sessions:

Strategies to Keep Your Business Moving - No Matter the Disruption

Speaker Bio:

Tom West is Vice President & Global Practice Leader at MākuSafe, a SHRM & HRCI Senior Certified HR Professional, and a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist. With extensive executive leadership experience throughout his career, Tom has led various companies in the learning & development, and technology spaces. He also served as a College Professor for nearly 30 years, shaping future leaders in management. An Avetta Fellow and member of the National Speakers Association, Tom serves on the ASSP Task Force for AI in Safety, is active in organizations such as AIHA, NSC, and VPPPA, and presents regularly at conferences globally. He co-authored the book Safety and Wearable Technology: Impact, Applications and Implementation in Industry (available from CRC Press).

Sessions:

Doing Safety Differently: Wearables, HOP, and Building a Learning Culture from the Blue Line

Speaker Bio:

Bubba Wolford, Director of Business Development and Training at Kent Consumer Brands Americas, is a nationally recognized expert in workplace hydration and industrial wellness. With over 30 years in exercise physiology, he leads corporate development and training initiatives across North America, delivering dynamic sessions that engage frontline workers, safety professionals, and corporate leaders. Bubba’s mission is to elevate hydration from a wellness buzzword to a critical factor in occupational safety, health, and productivity—helping organizations improve workforce performance while keeping employees safe and energized on the job.

Sessions:

Navigating OSHA's Heat Hazard Emphasis Program: Proposed Standard and Future Direction

Speaker Bio:

Neil Zingler is a seasoned leader with over 32 years of experience at Grainger, specializing in Branch Operations and Sales. In his current role as Government Sales Manager for North Carolina, Neil leverages his extensive industry expertise to deliver strategic procurement solutions that drive efficiency and compliance for government agencies.

Throughout his tenure, Neil has demonstrated a consistent ability to align operational excellence with customer-centric strategies, fostering long-term partnerships and ensuring mission-critical supply chain reliability. His deep understanding of government procurement processes and commitment to service excellence position him as a trusted advisor to public sector organizations across the state.

Sessions:

Rapid Response in Action: Supporting the North Carolina DOT After Hurricane Helene